The Constitution's Last Four Articles: From States' Rights to Amendments

by Sarah Machajewski

Overview

The U.S. Constitution famously opens with "We the people." What about the rest of it? This valuable volume takes readers on a deep dive into the Constitution and its last four articles. Covering Articles IV to VI, the accessible narrative explains important concepts like states' rights, amendments, laws and treaties, and the process for ratification. Written to support elementary social studies curricula, readers will be at ease with the age-appropriate language, helpful images, and high-impact features such as sidebars, fact boxes, and graphic organizers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781538258644
Publisher:	Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Publication date:	07/30/2020
Series:	Constitution Explained! Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 9.12(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	9 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

A Document of Democracy 4

Making Sense of the Constitution 6

The Relationship Between the States 8

Equal Treatment and Extradition 10

New States and Territories 12

Promises and Protection 14

Amending the Constitution 16

Key Moments of Change 18

The Supremacy Clause 20

No Religious Tests 22

The Last Article 24

The Road to Ratification 26

Written to Last 28

Glossary 30

For More Information 31

Index 32